GE WBVH5200JWW Front Load Washer Reviews

We needed to replace our out-dated, energy sucking washer & dryer.  After consulting Consumer Reports, we started shopping around.  We went with the GE front loading pair.  They were highly rated, energy star rated and the price fit our budget.  I am in love with these appliances...my clothing has never looked better, and my utility bills have lowered. WinWin!

I purchased the GE front load washer in April 2008.  In July 2008 the front door seal cracked and the water ran out on my hardwood floor.  I called GE for service under the warranty and took off a day of work.  The repair man was a no show.  I called for a 2nd appointment - on a Saturday.  This time he called in sick.  My daughter took off work for the 3rd appointment.  GE said they were sorry - period.  The seal cracked again in June 2009 and this time I paid over $300 for the repair.  In July, it stopped working.  I purchased a top load Maytag and had them dump the GE.  I emailed GE...

Wow!  Can I say anything nice about our GE front loading washing machine experience?  Probably not.  With in one year the front rubber gasket seal broke, not sure how that happened. So we had major leaking isues.  It was not covered by the warranty and the seal, a piece of rubber cost around 120-130.00.  Then we would have to reinstall it ourselves, which who wants to worry about installing it right but then you can't afford to hae someone do it.  So we dealt with it the best we could.  With in a few mos after that, we started having door locking issues which then screwed up our cycles. ...

I bought this same washer dryer set on July 2008. I had to call GE the very first time I used it because it did not drain all the water. They told me it was not their problem because Lowe's must have installed it wrong. Lowes came right out and said it was a problem with the machine. After about 8 service calls from July to Dec. 2008 they finally replaced the machine. Now it is Sept. 2009 the "new" maching is doing the same thing and this is the thrid time I have had to call for the repairman. They are now telling me that I had "too heavy" a load. (3 bath towels, 4 wash cloths, 5 dish cloths) This...